Anvil, Heugel nominated for Tales of the Cocktail awards

Anvil Bar & Refuge and its owner Bobby Heugel were both named as finalists for Tales of the Cocktail 2014 Spirited Awards, recognizing the best bars, bartenders, and spirits professionals in the country and throughout the world. The awards will be announced on July 19 during Tales of the Cocktail, the cocktail festival held July 16-20 in New Orleans.

For those who travel to New Orleans where Tales of the Cocktail was born, there are a few familiar names also in contention for awards. Bellocq at the Hotel Modern and Carousel Bar at hotel Monteleone were both nominated for Best American Hotel Bar. Cane & Table, a project from the team at Cure, was nominated as Best New American Cocktail Bar.